Could the EU’s new migration reform lead to ICE-style practices in Europe?
A proposed law designed to streamline migrant returns from the EU has sparked concern that it will empower European authorities to adopt measures akin to those used by the controversial…
King penguins are getting a boost from climate change – but it might not be good news
“Winning for this species might mean losing for another species,” one scientist warns.Read More
Aftermath of Israeli air strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs
Destroyed buildings and rubble-strewn streets were seen in Beirut’s southern suburbs after overnight Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah positions, according to the Israeli military. Read more at Read More
Billie Eilish in talks for film acting debut in adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s ‘The Bell Jar’
Ten-time Grammy winner and two-time Oscar winning songwriter Billie Eilish is in advanced talks to make her acting movie debut in an adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar”. Read…
Czech 2026 budget passes but defence outlays fall short of NATO pledge
Czech lawmakers approved the 2026 budget, keeping defence at 1.7% of GDP despite NATO and President Petr Pavel’s calls to reach the targets outlined by the US following a push…
Europe’s civil shelters are crumbling. Brussels can’t do much about it
Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected. Inspections after a drone strike near a British base in Cyprus found many shelters unusable, reigniting the debate over civil protection and the…
Newsletter: Oil prices spiral despite historic reserve release
Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis tells Europe Today that a prolonged and escalating war in the Middle East could mean a ‘stagflationary shock’ for…
Middle East flights: Gulf Air repositions aircraft from Bahrain airport
Bahrain’s national carrier is operating limited services from Dammam in Saudi Arabia while Qatar Airways has confirmed repatriation flights connecting 36 destinations with Doha. Read More
Trump and Epstein statue in Titanic pose appears in Washington
A protest statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic-style pose was installed on the National Mall near the US Capitol in Washington, drawing attention from passersby. Read…
Israel says army working to intercept incoming Iranian missiles as it targets Hezbollah in Beirut
Iran has begun firing barrages of drones and missiles early on Thursday as the war with the US and Israel nears the two-week mark. Air raid alerts were sounded in…